Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast: Your Guide to the Lighthouses of California, Oregon, and Washington (Pictorial Discovery Guide) (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Pamela Welty (Author)

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<div>Stunning photography captures the beauty of the classic lighthouses of the U.S. Pacific coast in this book for lighthouse fans and residents of the region. The fascinating development of this region's lighthouses is explored, with special attention paid to its technological evolution. The book looks at the actual lights and lenses, the architecture of the lighthouses, the lives of the Lighthouse Service keepers, and today's movement to preserve and restore the lights. </div>

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Once beckoning to ocean-weary sailors, the lighthouses of the Pacific Coast still stand as beacons to adventurous travelers.  Let this beautifully illustrated book conduct you to these classic lighthouses and treat you the fascinating stories behind these picturesque structures and the keepers who served in them.  Along with the history of the lighthouses’ development and service, the book also delves into their technological evolution, with special attention to the architecture, the actual lights and lenses, and today’s movement to preserve and restore them..        

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Product Details Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: Voyageur Press (November 27, 2000) Language: English ISBN-10: 0896584291 ISBN-13: 978-0896584297 Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #333,787 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in these categories: (What's this?) #56 in  Books > History > United States > State & Local > Oregon #96 in  Books > Travel > United States > States > Oregon

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Illuminating the West Coast, March 7, 2001 By  S. Barton (Bellevue, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)    This book written by Leffingwell and Welty is visually appealing and sets down historical facts in an engaging style. The beautiful photographs taken by Leffingwell are augmented by stories of the politics and history behind the lighthouses and their keepers. They include information about women lighthouse keepers, how the lighthouses were constructed, which have been de-activated, and most important - how to get to the various lighthouses for a visit in person. The most interesting story was that of a construction crew and Coast Guard team working nearly around the clock for five days to restore the Cape Flattery lighthouse near Neah Bay in Tatoosh, Washington. Also worth noting were the descriptions of life as a lighthouse keeper, the artisanship of making the Fresnel lights, and the automation that replaced the need for human presence in these remote outposts. As the Oregon Contributing editor at Suite101.com, I am always on the lookout for books my visitors will enjoy and will help them plan their next trip to Oregon. This one is a winner! 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful: 3.0 out of 5 stars Photography, September 5, 2003 By  Patrick Willey (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews I was a little disappointed with the pictures. I was hoping for close up pictures. The photographer seemed to take distant photos. only one or 2 were a frontal view and up close, most were from odd angles. 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" for all lighthouse buffs!, January 4, 2001 By  Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews This pictorial coffee table guide highlights lighthouse history and lighthouses of the Pacific Coast, revealing the development of lighthouses in three states. From the technological evolution of the lighthouse to how they were maintained and are today restored and preserved, Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast provides very beautiful photos spiced with descriptions and information accessible to both destination-bound and at-home enthusiasts.		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful A beautiful book to add to your collection. The pictures are wonderful and to read the book is a joy. A great buy to learn more about lighthouses on the coast. Published on May 29, 2003 by Rebecca Miller 5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful A beautiful book to add to your collection. The pictures are wonderful and to read the book is a joy. A great buy to learn more about lighthouses on the coast. Published on May 29, 2003 by Rebecca Miller Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Voyageur Press (November 27, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896584291
• ISBN-13: 978-0896584297
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #333,787 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Illuminating the West Coast, March 7, 2001

By	S. Barton (Bellevue, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book written by Leffingwell and Welty is visually appealing and sets down historical facts in an engaging style. The beautiful photographs taken by Leffingwell are augmented by stories of the politics and history behind the lighthouses and their keepers. They include information about women lighthouse keepers, how the lighthouses were constructed, which have been de-activated, and most important - how to get to the various lighthouses for a visit in person.

The most interesting story was that of a construction crew and Coast Guard team working nearly around the clock for five days to restore the Cape Flattery lighthouse near Neah Bay in Tatoosh, Washington. Also worth noting were the descriptions of life as a lighthouse keeper, the artisanship of making the Fresnel lights, and the automation that replaced the need for human presence in these remote outposts.

As the Oregon Contributing editor at Suite101.com, I am always on the lookout for books my visitors will enjoy and will help them plan their next trip to Oregon. This one is a winner!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Photography, September 5, 2003

By	Patrick Willey (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews

I was a little disappointed with the pictures. I was hoping for close up pictures. The photographer seemed to take distant photos. only one or 2 were a frontal view and up close, most were from odd angles.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must" for all lighthouse buffs!, January 4, 2001

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This pictorial coffee table guide highlights lighthouse history and lighthouses of the Pacific Coast, revealing the development of lighthouses in three states. From the technological evolution of the lighthouse to how they were maintained and are today restored and preserved, Lighthouses of the Pacific Coast provides very beautiful photos spiced with descriptions and information accessible to both destination-bound and at-home enthusiasts.